Leisure meanings and comparisons with work

Bibliographic Data

ID11436766
AuthorsJudith A Brook (Massey University, corresponding author)
Year1993
Volume12
Issue2
Pages149-162
Publication date1993-04-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueLeisure Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0261-4367 • E-ISSN: 1466-4496
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02614369300390141
OpenAlexW2021314583
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited16

Leisure must be considered as part of the broader domain of work and nonwork activities and the relationship between them defined according to the actors' own perceptions. The methodology adopted in this study allowed a sample of managers to describe their activities by rating them on a set of constructs selected on the basis of a pilot study. Qualitative and quantitative analysis indicated that managers distinguished two types of nonwork activities that either extended or contrasted with their experiences at work. Some nonwork activities were judged on whether they were creative, challenging and involved mental activity. These were similar to work activities while others were more concerned with relationships and personal freedom. Comparisons between nonwork and work suggested that while work was more stimulating, nonwork was more enjoyable, socially oriented and discretionary. Disliked activities tended to be routine, unstimulating and stressful. Suggestions are made for practical applications of these findings

Leisure activity · Leisure time · Perception · Physical activity · Sample (material · Set (abstract data type · Sociology · Work (physics · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Engineering · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Workaholism, burnout, and well-being

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